Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer and convenor
Erik Lundmark
Contact via Email
Room 518, E4A
Wednesdays 3-4pm
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(42cp at 100 level or above) including BBA350
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
MKTG312 and MGMT304
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is the Capstone for the Entrepreneurship major. It integrates knowledge acquired throughout the program, and looks at how theory is dealt with in practice. By focusing on contemporary challenges facing entrepreneurs, students will synthesise and apply their acquired knowledge to real-world scenarios such as managing start-up ventures. The unit will develop students’ abilities to endorse appropriate business models and strategies to create and realise opportunities beyond the university setting.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
All students are expected to ensure that they are available from the start until the end of the teaching semester, which is the final day of the official examination period. Students are also expected to actively engage in class and to be able to find time to collaborate with group members outside of scheduled classes.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Individual assignment | 40% | No | Week 7 & 13 |
Entrepreneurship Project | 60% | No | Week 8, 9, 11 & 13 |
Due: Week 7 & 13
Weighting: 40%
This assignment will cover material throughout the unit. It will require a thorough written response to specific questions. These specific questions and marking criteria will be presented on iLearn. The written documents are to be submitted via Turnitin, available via iLearn.
No extensions will be granted. Late tasks will be accepted up to 48 hours after the submission deadline. There will be a deduction of 10% from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Disruption of Studies is made and approved.
Research and Practice
The assignment requires students to conduct original research, which involves the collection and analysis of information from a range of sources. This unit uses research from external sources as listed in the references lists on iLearn.
Due: Week 8, 9, 11 & 13
Weighting: 60%
The entrepreneurship project requires student groups to develop, document and orally present an authentic entrepreneurial solution to an entrepreneurial challenge presented by a partner organisation (e.g. a business, a patent holder or a not-for profit organisation). The entrepreneurship project solution should address all relevant stakeholders needed to realise the project.
In addition, this assignment requires each individual student to demonstrate how the entrepreneurship project has progressed and contributed to learning and development. This is done through submitting reflective project diary as well as a reflective evaluation of the project.
In total the entrepreneurship project carries a weight of 60% of the total unit marks.
Details relating to the project specifications, exact submission dates and marking guidelines will be presented on iLearn and in class. The written documents are to be submitted via Turnitin, available via iLearn. No extensions will be granted. Late tasks will be accepted up to 48 hours after the submission deadline. There will be a deduction of 10% from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Disruption of Studies is made and approved.
Research and Practice
The assignment requires students to conduct original research, which involves the collection and analysis of information from a range of sources. This unit uses research from external sources as listed in the references lists on iLearn.
All students are expected to ensure that they are available from the start until the end of the teaching semester, which is the final day of the official examination period. Students are also expected to actively engage in class and to be able to find time to collaborate with group members outside of scheduled classes.
There is no specified textbook, but extensive required readings will be available via iLearn.
A total mark of 50 or higher (out of 100) is required to complete this unit.
Technology used: iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au ) and Macquarie University email.
Access to a personal computer is required to access iLearn; students are required to use word processing and Turnitin for submitting assignments. You will need to bring a WiFi enabled device to every class to use in student centred, problem based learning activities and for access to online analytical tools. The web page for this unit can be found at: iLearn http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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